4.3 rebuild, or V8 swap
06-23-2002, 10:28 PM
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Re: 4.3 rebuild, or V8 swap It shouldn't be hard. Those trucks are made for em. I don't understand why your truck doesn't have a v8 if its z 4x4.
I haven't done it so here is you a TTT.
Josh S.
I haven't done it so here is you a TTT.
Josh S.
06-25-2002, 10:41 PM
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07-08-2002, 04:19 PM
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Re: 4.3 rebuild, or V8 swap yeah, but he fabed his own motor mounts, and has an auto. . . .
Can I use the old stand offs for the V6 mounts, and move the rear crossmember back, re-drill, swap the computer, harness . . . . I already have a 2 row radior, what else?
Can I use the old stand offs for the V6 mounts, and move the rear crossmember back, re-drill, swap the computer, harness . . . . I already have a 2 row radior, what else?
07-10-2002, 10:32 PM
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Re: 4.3 rebuild, or V8 swap I think you are talking to me;
you can't use v6 mounts, they are too small, the engine side mount won't fit inside of it.
the transmission mount is in the perfect location if you choose to slide the engine back like the v6, you'll have to fab some mounts and support the rear of the mounts like the v6, this keeps from having to cut the front crossmember.
you can use the z28 computer and buy ls1edit to do the rest after you get it flashed, maybe you won't need to flash it.
i lengthened the driveshaft a couple of inches, i'll get the exact measurement if you need it, but your application will probably vary.
you can use the "ls1" truck harness, just cut the big connector off (the square one) and hook all the wires where they go, it's easier than it looks.
make sure you get the 4l60E that has the truck shift indicator not the f-body., you'll probably need a cable shifter also,
also, fab a mount for the a/c compressor, it will sit on the passenger side of the engine.
you can't use v6 mounts, they are too small, the engine side mount won't fit inside of it.
the transmission mount is in the perfect location if you choose to slide the engine back like the v6, you'll have to fab some mounts and support the rear of the mounts like the v6, this keeps from having to cut the front crossmember.
you can use the z28 computer and buy ls1edit to do the rest after you get it flashed, maybe you won't need to flash it.
i lengthened the driveshaft a couple of inches, i'll get the exact measurement if you need it, but your application will probably vary.
you can use the "ls1" truck harness, just cut the big connector off (the square one) and hook all the wires where they go, it's easier than it looks.
make sure you get the 4l60E that has the truck shift indicator not the f-body., you'll probably need a cable shifter also,
also, fab a mount for the a/c compressor, it will sit on the passenger side of the engine.
07-11-2002, 09:59 AM
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Re: 4.3 rebuild, or V8 swap Locally a buddy has a 2000 SS complete drivetrain for sale, all bolted up and still sitting on part of the k-member...
engine (from tb to pan, alt, etc)
trans
converter
pcm
harness
$4000 shipped or pick up for 3500.
<10,000 miles and comes with the title from the car.
engine (from tb to pan, alt, etc)
trans
converter
pcm
harness
$4000 shipped or pick up for 3500.
<10,000 miles and comes with the title from the car.
